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Olympus recallZ-0938-2024 · Olympus Corporation of the Americas · initiated Nov 10, 2023

Open, Classified

Is my device affected?

  1. Compare the model, catalog and lot or serial numbers on your device or its packaging with the code information below. A recall usually covers only specific models or lots.
  2. If yours is listed, follow the instructions from Olympus Corporation of the Americas or your healthcare provider. The company's action is summarized under what the company is doing.
  3. Do not stop using a prescribed or implanted device on your own — talk to your healthcare provider first.

Where to find your model and lot numbers · What recall classes and statuses mean

Why it was recalled

Product balloon issues: inflating, deflating and/or retrieving the devices; reports of bursting and leaking and events involving foreign body in patient and prolonged procedure.

FDA root cause category: Process control

What the company is doing

Olympus issued Urgent Medical Device Removal Letter on 11/10/23. Firm issued a Correction letter dated December 1, 2023 to the letter of November 10, 2023 including Additional Lot numbers . Letter states reason for recall, health risk and action to take: 1. Inspect your inventory and identify any models and lots subject to this action. Please check all areas of the hospital to determine if any of these devices remain in inventory. Quarantine and cease use of the affected model/lots. Any models and lots that are not impacted can remain in inventory and be used. The model/lot number can be found on the box or pouch in Figure 1. 2. Call your Olympus customer service representative at 1-800-848-9024, option 2, with the quantity, model, and lot number of affected devices. Olympus will issue a Return Material Authorization to return any affected product at no charge. Olympus will issue a credit to your facility upon return of affected product. 3. Access the Olympus recall portal to indicate that you have received this notification: a. Go to https://olympusamerica.com/recall. b. Enter the recall number: 0433 c. Complete the form as instructed. 4. If you have distributed these devices outside your facility, please notify your customers of this matter immediately. Your notification to your customers may be enhanced by including a copy of this letter. Olympus requests that you report complaints to our Technical Assistance Center (TAC) at 1-800-848-9024, option 1.

Recall details

Recall number
Z-0938-2024
Status
Open, Classified
Initiated by the company
Nov 10, 2023
Posted by the FDA
Jan 31, 2024
Recalling firm
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
Quantity
8294 units
Product code
FGE
FDA submissions
K180086
Distribution
Nationwide. Foreign: AU BR BR CA DE HK IN JP SG

Product description

EZDilate Fixed Wire Balloon 18-19-20. Indicated for endoscopic dilation of strictures of the esophagus in adults and adolescents (>12 years). Model: BD-400P-2080

Code information (models, lots, serial numbers)

UDI-DI: 00821925033214 Lot Numbers: 364645, 365580, 365582, 365586, 375543, 375973, 381391, 381558, 381559, 381560, 381892, 381893 382697, 382698, 383359, 383360, 383361 Added 12/1/23: 376573, 376574, 376918, 377491

Devices named in this recall

1 device in the FDA device registry whose identifier appears in the recall's code information.

Product lines

Other products in the same recall event

The FDA groups related products into one recall event (event 93508).

Sources and updates

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